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Jack Lillis

Jack Lillis, 77, resident of Detroit Lakes, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at his residence in Detroit Lakes.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 in David Donehower Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, with visitation for one hour prior to services.

The David-Donehower Funeral Home is serving the family. Online tributes can be shared at www.daviddonehower.com.

Jack was born to Ned and Pauline (Schmidt) Lillis on September 19, 1936 in Richville. He attended country school and later, Perham High School. After school he started working for a farmer in North Dakota and later enlisted with the United States Air Force. He was stationed in California and Hawaii until he was honorably discharged.

In 1956 he was united in marriage to Jean Smith in Ottertail. They resided in Frazee, Luce, Detroit Lakes and Fargo.

Jack was employed by Bohn Electric until he received his electrical journeyman's license. For 20 plus years, Jack worked for Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes.

He was united in marriage to Eileen Lillis February 9, 1984 and together they resided in West Fargo, later moving to Detroit Lakes. Jack retired as president of Dynamic Homes in the early 1990s, and started Lillis Electric. He continued operating his business until his health permitted him from doing so. Jack retired in 2010. Eileen passed away September 28, 2013.

Being an avid outdoorsman, Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially the trips to Lac Seul in Canada. Jack loved riding his Harley Davidson. He made the annual trip to Sturgis, S.D., from 1976-2009.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, teasing his grandchildren, playing cribbage, pinochle and smear where bending the rules was the norm for Jack. Jack fit the term "Jack of all trades"; he could do anything electrical, plumbing, woodworking and everything in between.